A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4964176 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 14084209 epoch_slot_no: 87409 block_no: 4963999 slot_leader_id: 4490692 size: 1765 time: 2020-11-17 22:01:40 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd075b9ebe786f3c257430b5e669b1e4fed601c1f783395de3c564f8e20077f95Block Operator
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